User manual SAAB 9-3 2004

[. . . ] 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283 2 WARNING Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury. NOTICE NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc. , your Saab dealer will be pleased to help, or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U. S. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. [. . . ] Damage caused by incorrect fuel being used is not covered under the terms of the New Car Warranty and will be the responsibility of the owner. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines. NOTICE Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of methanolblended gasoline without suitable cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, can damage your car's fuel system, leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab's product warranty. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the fuel pump. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal, and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. Starting and driving If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octaneenhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) light on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 151 Engine Break-in Period Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1, 800 miles (3, 000 km). Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. 152 Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox. There are two manual gearbox versions: a 5-speed gearbox and a 6-speed gearbox. [. . . ] Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4. Do not use DOT 5. Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible Oil capacity_______________________ Oil type __________________________ 0. 6 qt. (0. 6 l) CHF 11S Technical data Wheels and tires Summer tires 6. 5 x 15" _________________________ 6. 5 x 16" _________________________ 7 x 17"___________________________ 275 NOTICE Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels Tires 6. 5 x 15"_______ 205/65 R15 M+S or 205/65 R15 6. 5 x 16"_______ 205/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 17". 205/65 R15 94 H 215/55 R16 93 H 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. [. . . ]